MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to vehicle underside.
Front suspension arms corroded.
Front tyres worn.
O/S/F Chassis area corroded (engine bay area).
o/s front and rear sills have under sealed weld repairs
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to vehicle underside.
Front suspension arms corroded.
Front tyres worn.
O/S/F Chassis area corroded (engine bay area).
Offside Front lower wing area corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear sill corroding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear section area. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)
Both rear outer sill areas corroded.
O/S/F Lower wing area corroded.
O/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.
Vehicle underside corroded.
Windscreen damaged.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken off after centre silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion lip to inner face of front brake discs
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 JWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 JWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VU03 JWJ registered?
VU03 JWJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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